With spring right around the corner, there's no better time to start getting rid of your winter wardrobe, and these creatively upcycled clothing ideas are a great way to make use of your old and outdated apparel.
Instead of throwing all your unwanted pieces of clothing in the trash, why not get a little innovative and transform them into pieces you can actually wear again? These upcycled design ideas include taking your old and tattered ensembles, and turning them into something completely new and usable. From old sweaters that are turned into cushion covers to old denim pieces being transformed into haute couture collections, these inventive ideas are a great way to make use of what you already have.
These upcycled designs are a great way to revamp your wardrobe on a budget, and create some stunning pieces no one else will likely have.
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33 Upcycled Clothing Ideas
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Recycling-Themed Fashion
The Interview Russia June-July 2012 Editorial Shows Sustainable Clothes
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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Recycled Reptilian Fashion
Biomimicry by Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse Respects and Reproduces Nature
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Recycled Outerwear Runways
The Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sustainably Chic
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Upcycled Menswear for Women
Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
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Recycled Nylon Runways
The Lidija Kolovrat Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Urban-Chic
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Recycled Olympic Wear Frocks
The Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci Unity Dress is F
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Upcycled Leather Satchels
The Sway Creates Incredibly Stylish Clothing for the Edgy Girl
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Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Recycled Soft Drink Apparel
Fashion Brands Give Coca-Cola rPET Shirts a Designer's Touch
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Ravishing Recycable Gowns
The Green Dress by Johanne Bertaux and David Yiu is Waste-Free
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Recycled Launderable Tuxes
Cintas Corp's Washable Tuxedo is Incredibly Eco-Friendly
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Patchwork Denim Runways
The Melissa Siegrist Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Retro-Infused
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Upcycled Artisanal Couture
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring Couture 2013 Collection was Divine
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Formalwear Carriers
The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence
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Limited-Edition Upcycled Fashion
Looptworks Uses Second-Hand Material to Create Superior Designs
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Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Cinderella Couture
Upcycled Fashion Rags by Zsofia Kormos for ‘Hundertwasser'
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Recycled Paper Blazers
The Aki Goto Paper Bag Jacket is an Environmental Fashion Statement
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Beer Bottle Jeans
The Bonobos Earth Day Denim Style Pants are Made From Recycled Plastic
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Hip Upcycled Fashion
Goodone and Tesco Team Up for a New Sustainable Clothing Line
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Cute Collared Murses
These Stylish Upcycled Suit Totes Are Functional and Eco-Friendly
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Woven Recycled Apparel
The Levi's Artisan Collection For Spring 2013 is Made From Blankets
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Newspaper-Clad Visage Tees
Reviled Clothing Creates an Eco-Friendly Article
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Office Attire-Inspired Purses
The BTC Elements Tie Clutch Turns Menswear Into a Fashion Piece
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Upcycled Canned Fashions
The Michael Mixell 'Pull My Tabs' Collection is Quirky and Unexpected
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Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
The Recycled Wedding Dress by Rebecca Bowman is Sensational
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Retro Sporty Fashion
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The D HEDRAL Underwear Lifts and Tightens the Behind
Socially Minded Lifestyle Brands
Elvis & Kresse Creates Accessories out of Reclaimed Fire Hoses
Positivity-Enforcing Streetwear
Lovewright Co Apparel Spread Sunny Priorities and Happiness
Stained Glass-Inspired Fashion
The Jitrois Spring 2013 Collection is Modern Medieval
Sustainable Hipster Fashion
'Threads for Thought' is Eco and Donates Proceeds for Good
Canadian Tuxedo Editorials
The Sui He by Lachlan Bailey Portrait Series is Denim-Clad
Haute High Roller Runways
The Miguel Vieira Spring/summer 2013 Collection is Cabana-chic
Collegiate Autumn Attire
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Great Gatsby Runways
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90s Revival Menswear
The Brain&Beast Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Nostalgic
90s Blue-Collar Catalogs
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Pristine Replica Ensembles
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DIY Rocker Jacket Embellishments
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Streaker-Recruiting Publicity Stunts
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Classy Tomboy Runways
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Frankly Vulgar Streetwear
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Modern Milkmaid Runways
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The Maison Martin Margiela Fall 2012 Couture Collection is Chic
Luxe Overlapped Menswear
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Economical Hipster Catalogs
The Lacoste Pre-Fall 2013 Lookbook is Comfortably Chic
Paper Bag Princess Pictorials
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Kitschy Date-Keeping Clutches
The Vintage Calendar Purses are Adorably Homey
Laidback Mechanic Lookbooks
The Lee 101 Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Blue Collar
Sophisticated Sustainable Furnishings
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Chic Mesh Runways
The Chloe Spring 2013 Promises Sleek Structured Girly Gear
Typist Tablet Totes
The HiLo From Roni Margolin Features a Keyboard as a Carrying Case
Tapestry-Inspired Runways
The Alexis Mabille Fall 2013 Haute Couture Show is Overly Ornate
Socially Sustainable Fashion
'All of Us Revolution' Encourages Women to Rethink Consumption
Luxe Glamazon Editorials
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Structurally Minimalist Campaigns
The Maison Martin Margiela at H&M Ads Showcase Prim Tailoring
Tropical Paradise Runways
Isabel Marant Spring 2013 Collection Brings the Beach to your Wardrobe
Transparent Mesh Heels
Maison Martin Margiela's Perspex Boots Are Sheer
Tailored Tweed Runways
Chanel Spring 2013 Revamps Oversized Blazers and Overdoses on Pearls
Luxe Nautical Runways
The Moncler Gamme Rouge Spring/Summer 2013 Epitomizes Sporty Elegance
Vintage Photography Tees
The Polaroid x Altru Collaboration is Chill and Chic
Classic Illustration Fashion Editorials
The Free Magazine 'Art Attack' Photoshoot is Child-Like
Edgy Elastic Jean Pants
Rag & Bone Denim Unleashes Over-the-Top Patterned Bottoms
Glamorous Upcycled Gowns
The Lia Griffith Papier Couture Line is Exquisitely Eco-Friendly
One-for-One Boating Tees
The United by Blue Winter Collection Evokes a Public-Spirited Mindset
Legacy Lumberjack Apparel
The Carharrt WIP Heritage 2012 Fall/Winter Collection is a Crossover
Lying Down Editorials
The Russh Magazine June-July 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Fallen Karlina Caune
California Speedo Shoots
The Kris Kranz ShortList Mode Editorial Features Suggestive Swimwear
Literary Graphic Throw Pillows
Society6 Creates Throw Pillow Covers to Serve as Conversation Pie
Sporty Camo Collections
The R.Groove Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Sharp and Functional
Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
Food Packaging-Weaved Furniture
Dala by Stephen Burks is an Eco-Friendly Outdoor Collection
Electric Sandy Surfer Shoots
Jordan and Zac Stenmark x Manuscript Summer 11/12 Sizzles
Affordable Eco Fashion
'Pickled Green Clothing' Makes Sustainable Affordable Accessible
Fruity Coin Purses
The Pink Grapefruit Leather Pouch by LaLisette is a Juicy Gem
Kid-Friendly Cooking Tools
'Kitchen Kids' Releases Safe Supplies to Prepare Snacks
Modern Uniform Menswear
The Christian Lacroix Fall/Winter 2013 is Utilitarian Chic
Anti-Sweatshop Apparel
The 'Autonomie Project' Offers Competitively Priced and Fashionable Clothes
Retro Game Controller Cushions
Felt Sew Good Churns Out Geeky Pillows for Nintendo Fans
Twirling Waste Sculptures
'Thrown to the Wind' by Wang Zhiyuan is a Trash-Art Compilation
Retro Jailhouse Runways
The Acne Spring/Summer 2013 Menswear Collection is Stripe-Obsessed
Maiden Anime Cushions
The Camilla D'Errico Pillow Collection is Eerily Beautiful
Paper Bag Princesses
The Ready-To-Wear-Away Dress Transforms with Each and Every Wear
Masked Ice Queen Runways
The Alexander Mcqueen Fall 2012 Paris Fashion Week Display is Polar
100% Organic Eco Jeans
Nu Sells Raw Denim Made in Small, Ethical Factories in Turkey
Badass Beastly Tees
The Animal Face Shirt Collection by Mountain Shop is Furr-Ocious
Sustainable Assistance Accessories
Dolma Provides an Alternative Income to Struggling Communities
Eco-Chic Handbags
English Retreads Recycles Inner Tubes to Make Refined Leather Accessories
Industrial-Inspired Cushions
How Are You Cushions Changes the Perceptions of Traditional Pillows
Utilitarian Schoolboy Catalogs
The Ecole Militaire Fall/Winter 2012/2013 Lookbook is Hipster-Chic
Fair Trade Statement Jewelry
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Gamer Currency Cushions
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Pinched Pants Prints
This Downy Fabric Softener Campaign Tames Trousers
Faceless Designer Collaborations
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Recycled Garbage Couture
Nancy Judd's Recyle Runway Exhibit Makes Trash Chic
Bold Gold-Faced Runways
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Eco-Conscious Knitted Attire
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Night Sky-Mimicking Pillows
This Orion Constellation Pillowcase is for the Astronomy Savvy
Eco-Friendly Elegant Ensembles
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Up-Cycled Street Can Paintings
The My Dog Sighs ‘Canman’ Series is Made Out of Crushed
Sustainable Business-Creating Scarves
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Nature-Infused Denim
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Crotch-Friendly Denim
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Suave Japanese Totes
OriginalFAKE x Porter Fall 2011 Collection for the Stylish Person On-the-Go
Designer Collaboration Purses
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Cosmetic Booze Carriers
The Lipstick Flask by Urban Outfitters Keeps Your Liquor Concealed
Reclaimed Denim Sweatshirts
Made In Lieu Creates Affordable, Limited Edition Pullovers
Time Capsule Couture Shops
Ralph Lauren Launches Vintage Shop With Relic Ralph Lauren Pieces
Paper-Bagged Prophets
Icones by Marc Thirouin Covers is a Head Hiding Photo Series
Artist-Designed Leather Jackets
Free People’s One of a Kind Coats Channel Famous Creative Ta
Aid-Providing Designer Handbags
'Amykathryn' Supports At-Risk Women Throughout the World
Silent Fashion Demonstrations
The Maison Martin Margiela with H&M Silent Manifesto Video Entices
Macho Green Grocery Totes
The Fashionable Notes Reusable Market Bags Make for Sustainable Studs
Nape-Adorning Jewelry
Jazz Up the Back of Your Neck with these Connected Cross Earrings
Manifesto-Driven Fashion
Holstee Wants Customers to Consider People, Planet, Product
Eerie Collaborative Couture Films
H&M x Maison Martin Margiela Puts a Spin on the Fashion Video
Candy Wrapper Prom Dresses
Tara Frey Dons a Dress Made Out of Starburst Wrappers
Loss-Detection Totes
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Darling Destination Pillows
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Personalized Razzle-Dazzle Trinkets
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Cartogram-Clad Cushions
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Eco-Friendly Denim
The Nudie Post Recycle Dry Jeans are Made Out of Old Nudie Products
Advanced Caribiner Key Chains
The Polished Steel KeySquare Loops Around Your Denim Jeans
Chic Patriotic Clutches
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Washer-Free Denim
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Danish Garden Runways
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Refreshing Mint Purses
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